Paul Kogerman

About

Estonian chemist who is best known for his revelations in researching oil shale. He was the president of the Estonian Naturalists' Society from 1929 to 1936.

Before Fame

He was educated at the University of Tartu, where he eventually conducted a great amount of his research.

Trivia

He served as the Estonian Minister of Education from 1939 to 1940.

Family Life

He was born and raised in Tallinn, Estonia where his father worked for a gas factory.

Associated With

He was born in the same country as astronomer Ernst Opik.